Great video! You don’t need to worry about over pressurizing the air pressure as long as you keep your valves open. If they are open, there’s no way for pressure to rise past a few psi.
Thanks!! Its a failsafe - all it would take is an accidental muscle memory habit of turning off the valve to then hear an “oh shit” pop somewhere within the walls- just easier to protect against it in my opinion since RVs should already have that piece of gear anyway.
I found a super easy way to winterize my camper, I open the low point drains, water heater vent and faucets letting the water drain out, now I bypass the water heater line close the vents and pour a couple of gallons of camper anti freeze into my water holding tank that is slightly elevated on one side to allow 99% of the water to drain out, turn on my 12 volt camper pump and let it flow this gets everything protected easy, this is the only thing that I use that tank for.
We've had the water at a campground go out too many times - we fill our fresh tank with at least SOME water even if on full hookups. Your method totally works - I'd just hate to take the time to flush out the antifreeze from the freshtank
Mark, thanks for watching! Was the error via the description or the pinned comment link? I’m clicking through them right now and theyre taking me to the correct page- mind trying again and letting me know?
Hey there. My wife and I are just starting our RV journey in a few days and I’m feeling a bit lost. It’s getting to be Winter time here in Texas and we’re going to be full time RV living. Do I go through the winterization process even though I’m living in the RV and not storing it? I’d love to chat personally if at all possible and get some tips. I’ve watched a few of your videos but it feels a bit like information overload with not being able to ask any clarifying questions. Great content!
Exciting! No, typically when folks are using their RV they don't tend to have them winterized unless its a very special scenario. If you're going to be in freezing overnight temperatures make sure to disconnect your water hose, (we usually fill and run off the freshwater tank during those times) close your tanks and empty the sewer hose so nothing freezes in there, make sure to use your propane heater even if you have electric heat in your rooftop unit or a fireplace, often the propane heat runs in the underbelly too and keeps the utilities warm too (but won't come on if the electric fireplace keeps it warm enough for the thermostat to NOT turn on) If your rig has tank heaters turn those on when temps get close too freezing. It also helps to open cabinet doors so the warm air from the living space can keep the pipes above freezing too. Shoot me an email and I'd be happy to share my opinions and perspectives on any specifics
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Explained well and very accurate.
Thanks Ross!
Great video! You don’t need to worry about over pressurizing the air pressure as long as you keep your valves open. If they are open, there’s no way for pressure to rise past a few psi.
Thanks!! Its a failsafe - all it would take is an accidental muscle memory habit of turning off the valve to then hear an “oh shit” pop somewhere within the walls- just easier to protect against it in my opinion since RVs should already have that piece of gear anyway.
Great video. Each step was well explained and helpful. Now off to winterize!
Glad you found it helpful ◡̈
Great video, thanks for sharing!
You bet! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! ◡̈
This was a very useful, concise and understandable guide that helped me to identify and winterize the particular systems in my trailer. Thank you!
You’re welcome- glad you found it useful!
Great video!!
Thanks!! And thank you for the B Roll support!!!
Thanks!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for your support ◡̈
I found a super easy way to winterize my camper, I open the low point drains, water heater vent and faucets letting the water drain out, now I bypass the water heater line close the vents and pour a couple of gallons of camper anti freeze into my water holding tank that is slightly elevated on one side to allow 99% of the water to drain out, turn on my 12 volt camper pump and let it flow this gets everything protected easy, this is the only thing that I use that tank for.
We've had the water at a campground go out too many times - we fill our fresh tank with at least SOME water even if on full hookups. Your method totally works - I'd just hate to take the time to flush out the antifreeze from the freshtank
One of the best videos I've seen yet awesome job thank you! 😊
Thanks Glad you found it helpful ◡̈
Great job wad very informative 😊
Glad you found it helpful! Happy Camping 🏕️
Nice video, well done and I'm sure it took a fair amount of time.
Thank you.
You're welcome ◡̈
Great video. So informative! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful. Thank you !
Happy trails!
Thanks for doing this, and FYI, I'm getting a 404 error when following the link to the Winterization Checklist.
Mark, thanks for watching! Was the error via the description or the pinned comment link? I’m clicking through them right now and theyre taking me to the correct page- mind trying again and letting me know?
Hey there. My wife and I are just starting our RV journey in a few days and I’m feeling a bit lost. It’s getting to be Winter time here in Texas and we’re going to be full time RV living. Do I go through the winterization process even though I’m living in the RV and not storing it? I’d love to chat personally if at all possible and get some tips. I’ve watched a few of your videos but it feels a bit like information overload with not being able to ask any clarifying questions. Great content!
Exciting! No, typically when folks are using their RV they don't tend to have them winterized unless its a very special scenario. If you're going to be in freezing overnight temperatures make sure to disconnect your water hose, (we usually fill and run off the freshwater tank during those times) close your tanks and empty the sewer hose so nothing freezes in there, make sure to use your propane heater even if you have electric heat in your rooftop unit or a fireplace, often the propane heat runs in the underbelly too and keeps the utilities warm too (but won't come on if the electric fireplace keeps it warm enough for the thermostat to NOT turn on) If your rig has tank heaters turn those on when temps get close too freezing. It also helps to open cabinet doors so the warm air from the living space can keep the pipes above freezing too. Shoot me an email and I'd be happy to share my opinions and perspectives on any specifics
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Thanks for watching!!!
Who has to winterize theirs
People in Jamaica? People in San Francisco? GIVE ME A TEMPERATURE
Blanket answer is any rig that will see temperatures below 32*F and has the potential to freeze water in their pipes.